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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 872.04 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 872.04 and 366.27 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 872.04 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/872.04 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 872.04 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 319,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,402.09/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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