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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.09, 869.34 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.09, 869.34 and 368.10 is: 507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.09 : 869.34 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.09/869.34 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.09x = 869.34 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.09x = 320,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,004.05/630.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.87

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