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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 871.73 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 871.73 and 369.88 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 871.73 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/871.73 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 871.73 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 322,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,434.24/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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