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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.02, 942.60 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.02, 942.60 and 356.24 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.02 : 942.60 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.02/942.60 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.02x = 942.60 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.02x = 335,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,791.82/630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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