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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.19, 871.08 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.19, 871.08 and 365.72 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.19 : 871.08 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.19/871.08 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.19x = 871.08 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.19x = 318,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,567.02/631.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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