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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 871.50 and 369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 871.50 and 369.58 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 871.50 = 369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/871.50 = 369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 871.50 × 369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 322,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,088.97/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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