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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 870.06 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 870.06 and 368.40 is: 508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 870.06 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/870.06 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 870.06 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 320,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,530.10/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.44

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