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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.61, 870.37 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.61, 870.37 and 368.69 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.61 : 870.37 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.61/870.37 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.61x = 870.37 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.61x = 320,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,891.44/630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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