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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.50, 870.09 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.50, 870.09 and 368.66 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.50 : 870.09 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.50/870.09 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.50x = 870.09 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.50x = 320,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,767.38/630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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