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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.57, 871.44 and 369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.57, 871.44 and 369.53 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.57 : 871.44 = 369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.57/871.44 = 369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.57x = 871.44 × 369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.57x = 322,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,024.02/631.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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