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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.74, 943.37 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.74, 943.37 and 370.12 is: 553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.74 : 943.37 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.74/943.37 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.74x = 943.37 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.74x = 349,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,160.10/630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.57

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