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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.19, 869.69 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.19, 869.69 and 368.36 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.19 : 869.69 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.19/869.69 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.19x = 869.69 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.19x = 320,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,355.58/630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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