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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.73, 872.03 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.73, 872.03 and 369.83 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.73 : 872.03 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.73/872.03 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.73x = 872.03 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.73x = 322,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,502.85/631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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