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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 944.89 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 944.89 and 265.12 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 944.89 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/944.89 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 944.89 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 250,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,509.24/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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