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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.62, 870.35 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.62, 870.35 and 365.07 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.62 : 870.35 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.62/870.35 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.62x = 870.35 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.62x = 317,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,736.85/630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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