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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 871.84 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 871.84 and 369.82 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 871.84 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/871.84 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 871.84 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 322,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,423.87/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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