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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.29, 871.25 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.29, 871.25 and 365.79 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.29 : 871.25 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.29/871.25 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.29x = 871.25 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.29x = 318,694.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,694.54/631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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