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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 869.12 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 869.12 and 367.86 is: 507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 869.12 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/869.12 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 869.12 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 319,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,714.48/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.48

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