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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.89, 871.80 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.89, 871.80 and 369.86 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.89 : 871.80 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.89/871.80 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.89x = 871.80 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.89x = 322,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,439.59/631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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