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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 945.76 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 945.76 and 265.20 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 945.76 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/945.76 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 945.76 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 250,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,815.55/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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