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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 869.99 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 869.99 and 368.19 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 869.99 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/869.99 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 869.99 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 320,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,319.78/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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