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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 870.16 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 870.16 and 368.61 is: 508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 870.16 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/870.16 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 870.16 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 320,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,752.77/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.61

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