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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.28, 870.91 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.28, 870.91 and 365.66 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.28 : 870.91 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.28/870.91 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.28x = 870.91 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.28x = 318,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,458.21/631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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