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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 869.87 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 869.87 and 381.72 is: 526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 869.87 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/869.87 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 869.87 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 332,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,050.99/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.65

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