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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.93, 872.07 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.93, 872.07 and 369.97 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.93 : 872.07 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.93/872.07 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.93x = 872.07 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.93x = 322,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,639.74/631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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