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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.88, 871.91 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.88, 871.91 and 366.32 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.88 : 871.91 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.88/871.91 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.88x = 871.91 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.88x = 319,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,401.85/631.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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