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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.53, 871.43 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.53, 871.43 and 369.63 is: 510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.53 : 871.43 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.53/871.43 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.53x = 871.43 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.53x = 322,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,104.82/631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.04

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