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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.71, 871.84 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.71, 871.84 and 369.72 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.71 : 871.84 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.71/871.84 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.71x = 871.84 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.71x = 322,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,336.68/631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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