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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.32, 869.87 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.32, 869.87 and 364.84 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.32 : 869.87 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.32/869.87 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.32x = 869.87 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.32x = 317,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,362.11/630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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