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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.66, 870.39 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.66, 870.39 and 365.09 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.66 : 870.39 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.66/870.39 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.66x = 870.39 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.66x = 317,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,770.69/630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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