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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 871.65 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 871.65 and 369.54 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 871.65 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/871.65 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 871.65 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 322,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,109.54/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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