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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 869.72 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 869.72 and 381.50 is: 526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 869.72 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/869.72 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 869.72 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 331,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,798.18/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.53

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