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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.66, 871.71 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.66, 871.71 and 366.07 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.66 : 871.71 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.66/871.71 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.66x = 871.71 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.66x = 319,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,107.02/631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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