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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.66, 870.31 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.66, 870.31 and 368.80 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.66 : 870.31 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.66/870.31 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.66x = 870.31 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.66x = 320,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,970.33/630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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