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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.62, 871.67 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.62, 871.67 and 366.06 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.62 : 871.67 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.62/871.67 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.62x = 871.67 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.62x = 319,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,083.52/631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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