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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945.14 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945.14 and 265.10 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945.14 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945.14 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945.14 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 250,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,550.56/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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