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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 946.35 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 946.35 and 370.72 is: 556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 946.35 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/946.35 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 946.35 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 350,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,831.91/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.35

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