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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.03, 869.26 and 381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.03, 869.26 and 381.17 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.03 : 869.26 = 381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.03/869.26 = 381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.03x = 869.26 × 381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.03x = 331,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,335.83/630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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