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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.55, 870.03 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.55, 870.03 and 368.51 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.55 : 870.03 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.55/870.03 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.55x = 870.03 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.55x = 320,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,612.91/630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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