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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.58, 871.52 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.58, 871.52 and 365.96 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.58 : 871.52 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.58/871.52 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.58x = 871.52 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.58x = 318,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941.81/631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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