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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.30, 871.06 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.30, 871.06 and 369.26 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.30 : 871.06 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.30/871.06 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.30x = 871.06 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.30x = 321,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,647.62/631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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