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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.69, 871.73 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.69, 871.73 and 369.66 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.69 : 871.73 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.69/871.73 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.69x = 871.73 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.69x = 322,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,240.28/631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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