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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.13, 944.56 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.13, 944.56 and 240.03 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.13 : 944.56 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.13/944.56 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.13x = 944.56 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.13x = 226,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,723.04/630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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