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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.73, 870.65 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.73, 870.65 and 368.83 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.73 : 870.65 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.73/870.65 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.73x = 870.65 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.73x = 321,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,121.84/630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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