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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 869.31 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 869.31 and 368 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 869.31 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/869.31 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 869.31 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 319,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,906.08/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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