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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 871.34 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 871.34 and 369.45 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 871.34 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/871.34 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 871.34 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 321,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,914.72/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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