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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 945.98 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 945.98 and 240.73 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 945.98 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/945.98 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 945.98 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 227,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,725.77/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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