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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.73, 871.65 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.73, 871.65 and 369.59 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.73 : 871.65 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.73/871.65 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.73x = 871.65 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.73x = 322,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,153.12/631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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