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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 869.84 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 869.84 and 381.59 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 869.84 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/869.84 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 869.84 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 331,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,922.25/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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