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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.34, 871.35 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.34, 871.35 and 365.73 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.34 : 871.35 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.34/871.35 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.34x = 871.35 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.34x = 318,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,678.84/631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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