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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.82, 872.04 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.82, 872.04 and 366.30 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.82 : 872.04 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.82/872.04 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.82x = 872.04 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.82x = 319,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,429.63/631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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