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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.48, 871.36 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.48, 871.36 and 369.48 is: 509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.48 : 871.36 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.48/871.36 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.48x = 871.36 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.48x = 321,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,950.09/631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.83

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