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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 870.08 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 870.08 and 364.94 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 870.08 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/870.08 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 870.08 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 317,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,527.35/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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