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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.12, 869.52 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.12, 869.52 and 368.08 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.12 : 869.52 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.12/869.52 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.12x = 869.52 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.12x = 320,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,052.92/630.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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