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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.06, 869.38 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.06, 869.38 and 368.02 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.06 : 869.38 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.06/869.38 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.06x = 869.38 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.06x = 319,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,949.23/630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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