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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.57, 870.36 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.57, 870.36 and 381.84 is: 527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.57 : 870.36 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.57/870.36 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.57x = 870.36 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.57x = 332,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,338.26/630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.04

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