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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 945.62 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 945.62 and 265.10 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 945.62 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/945.62 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 945.62 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 250,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,683.86/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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