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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 869.70 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 869.70 and 364.65 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 869.70 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/869.70 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 869.70 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 317,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,134.21/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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