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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.31, 869.77 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.31, 869.77 and 364.69 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.31 : 869.77 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.31/869.77 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.31x = 869.77 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.31x = 317,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,196.42/630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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