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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.29, 945.76 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.29, 945.76 and 260.37 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.29 : 945.76 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.29/945.76 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.29x = 945.76 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.29x = 246,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,247.53/630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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