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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 871.60 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 871.60 and 369.64 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 871.60 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/871.60 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 871.60 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 322,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,178.22/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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