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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.08, 869.39 and 368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.08, 869.39 and 368.05 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.08 : 869.39 = 368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.08/869.39 = 368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.08x = 869.39 × 368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.08x = 319,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,972.80/630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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