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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 870.93 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 870.93 and 369.09 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 870.93 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/870.93 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 870.93 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 321,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,451.55/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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