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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.46, 870.08 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.46, 870.08 and 365 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.46 : 870.08 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.46/870.08 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.46x = 870.08 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.46x = 317,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,579.20/630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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