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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.69, 870.32 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.69, 870.32 and 365.09 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.69 : 870.32 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.69/870.32 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.69x = 870.32 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.69x = 317,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,738.95/630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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