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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.38, 871.26 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.38, 871.26 and 369.38 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.38 : 871.26 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.38/871.26 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.38x = 871.26 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.38x = 321,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,821.66/631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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