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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 944.67 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 944.67 and 373.78 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 944.67 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/944.67 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 944.67 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 353,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,098.75/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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