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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 869.43 and 368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 869.43 and 368.05 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 869.43 = 368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/869.43 = 368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 869.43 × 368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 319,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,993.71/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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