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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 870.20 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 870.20 and 368.74 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 870.20 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/870.20 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 870.20 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 320,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,874.91/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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