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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 945.23 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 945.23 and 265.20 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 945.23 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/945.23 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 945.23 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 250,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,675.66/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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