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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.10, 869.62 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.10, 869.62 and 368.12 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.10 : 869.62 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.10/869.62 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.10x = 869.62 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.10x = 320,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,124.51/630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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