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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.02, 869.48 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.02, 869.48 and 368.12 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.02 : 869.48 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.02/869.48 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.02x = 869.48 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.02x = 320,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,072.98/630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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