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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.79, 871.94 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.79, 871.94 and 370.03 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.79 : 871.94 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.79/871.94 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.79x = 871.94 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.79x = 322,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,637.75/631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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