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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 871.80 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 871.80 and 369.56 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 871.80 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/871.80 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 871.80 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 322,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,182.41/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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