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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.16, 871.12 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.16, 871.12 and 369.18 is: 509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.16 : 871.12 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.16/871.12 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.16x = 871.12 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.16x = 321,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,600.08/631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.54

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