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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.58, 870.20 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.58, 870.20 and 368.64 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.58 : 870.20 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.58/870.20 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.58x = 870.20 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.58x = 320,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,790.53/630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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