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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 869.82 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 869.82 and 368.18 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 869.82 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/869.82 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 869.82 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 320,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,250.33/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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