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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.07, 869.45 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.07, 869.45 and 368.03 is: 507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.07 : 869.45 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.07/869.45 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.07x = 869.45 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.07x = 319,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,983.68/630.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.85

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