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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.76, 871.97 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.76, 871.97 and 369.81 is: 510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.76 : 871.97 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.76/871.97 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.76x = 871.97 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.76x = 322,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,461.38/631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.42

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