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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 870.28 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 870.28 and 368.66 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 870.28 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/870.28 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 870.28 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 320,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,838.68/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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