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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 870.28 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 870.28 and 365.10 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 870.28 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/870.28 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 870.28 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 317,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,739.23/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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