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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.11, 869.42 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.11, 869.42 and 368.12 is: 507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.11 : 869.42 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.11/869.42 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.11x = 869.42 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.11x = 320,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,049.05/630.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.93

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