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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.53, 945.67 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.53, 945.67 and 240.26 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.53 : 945.67 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.53/945.67 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.53x = 945.67 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.53x = 227,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,205.47/630.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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