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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.70, 870.57 and 368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.70, 870.57 and 368.77 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.70 : 870.57 = 368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.70/870.57 = 368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.70x = 870.57 × 368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.70x = 321,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,040.10/630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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