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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.30, 945.24 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.30, 945.24 and 265.02 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.30 : 945.24 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.30/945.24 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.30x = 945.24 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.30x = 250,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,507.50/630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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