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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 871.64 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 871.64 and 369.62 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 871.64 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/871.64 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 871.64 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 322,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,169.37/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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