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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 871.92 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 871.92 and 369.84 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 871.92 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/871.92 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 871.92 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 322,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,470.89/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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