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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 869.90 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 869.90 and 368.34 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 869.90 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/869.90 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 869.90 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 320,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,418.97/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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