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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.53, 869.88 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.53, 869.88 and 381.87 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.53 : 869.88 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.53/869.88 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.53x = 869.88 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.53x = 332,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,181.08/630.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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