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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 870.15 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 870.15 and 365.02 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 870.15 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/870.15 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 870.15 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 317,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,622.15/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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