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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.49, 871.52 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.49, 871.52 and 369.50 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.49 : 871.52 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.49/871.52 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.49x = 871.52 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.49x = 322,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,020.43/631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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