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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.29, 945.25 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.29, 945.25 and 265.01 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.29 : 945.25 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.29/945.25 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.29x = 945.25 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.29x = 250,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,500.70/630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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