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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.03, 869.51 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.03, 869.51 and 368.07 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.03 : 869.51 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.03/869.51 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.03x = 869.51 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.03x = 320,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,038.71/630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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