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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 870.04 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 870.04 and 368.38 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 870.04 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/870.04 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 870.04 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 320,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,505.34/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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