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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.76, 870.44 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.76, 870.44 and 368.96 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.76 : 870.44 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.76/870.44 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.76x = 870.44 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.76x = 321,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,157.54/630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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