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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.50, 871.48 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.50, 871.48 and 369.70 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.50 : 871.48 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.50/871.48 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.50x = 871.48 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.50x = 322,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,186.16/631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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