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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 870.27 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 870.27 and 382.02 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 870.27 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/870.27 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 870.27 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 332,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,460.55/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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