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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.52, 871.56 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.52, 871.56 and 369.62 is: 510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.52 : 871.56 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.52/871.56 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.52x = 871.56 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.52x = 322,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,146.01/631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.11

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