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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.58, 869.92 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.58, 869.92 and 381.74 is: 526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.58 : 869.92 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.58/869.92 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.58x = 869.92 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.58x = 332,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,083.26/630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.63

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