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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.38, 869.94 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.38, 869.94 and 368.55 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.38 : 869.94 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.38/869.94 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.38x = 869.94 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.38x = 320,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,616.39/630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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