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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 869.58 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 869.58 and 368.19 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 869.58 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/869.58 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 869.58 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 320,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,170.66/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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