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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 869.73 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 869.73 and 381.50 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 869.73 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/869.73 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 869.73 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 331,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,798.10/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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