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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 869.26 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 869.26 and 381.33 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 869.26 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/869.26 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 869.26 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 331,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,474.92/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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