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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 869.56 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 869.56 and 368.09 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 869.56 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/869.56 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 869.56 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 320,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,070.15/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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