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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 872.10 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 872.10 and 369.90 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 872.10 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/872.10 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 872.10 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 322,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,589.79/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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