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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.19, 944.74 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.19, 944.74 and 265.24 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.19 : 944.74 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.19/944.74 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.19x = 944.74 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.19x = 250,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,582.84/630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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