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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.04, 869.33 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.04, 869.33 and 368.01 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.04 : 869.33 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.04/869.33 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.04x = 869.33 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.04x = 319,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,922.76/630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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