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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.87, 871.70 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.87, 871.70 and 369.78 is: 510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.87 : 871.70 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.87/871.70 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.87x = 871.70 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.87x = 322,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,331.02/631.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.12

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