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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.23, 871.04 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.23, 871.04 and 365.63 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.23 : 871.04 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.23/871.04 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.23x = 871.04 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.23x = 318,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,478.36/631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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