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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.81, 871.76 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.81, 871.76 and 369.77 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.81 : 871.76 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.81/871.76 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.81x = 871.76 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.81x = 322,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,350.70/631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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