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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 869.49 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 869.49 and 381.39 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 869.49 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/869.49 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 869.49 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 331,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,614.79/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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