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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.60, 871.46 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.60, 871.46 and 369.56 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.60 : 871.46 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.60/871.46 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.60x = 871.46 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.60x = 322,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,058.47/631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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