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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.36, 871.40 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.36, 871.40 and 369.52 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.36 : 871.40 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.36/871.40 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.36x = 871.40 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.36x = 321,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,999.73/631.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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