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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 869.50 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 869.50 and 368.08 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 869.50 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/869.50 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 869.50 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 320,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,043.85/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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