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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 871.94 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 871.94 and 366.26 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 871.94 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/871.94 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 871.94 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 319,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,357.09/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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