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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 869.74 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 869.74 and 368.22 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 869.74 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/869.74 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 869.74 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 320,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,255.66/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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