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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 869.98 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 869.98 and 364.88 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 869.98 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/869.98 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 869.98 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 317,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,432.13/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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