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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.59, 871.51 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.59, 871.51 and 369.69 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.59 : 871.51 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.59/871.51 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.59x = 871.51 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.59x = 322,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,188.53/631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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