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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 946.37 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 946.37 and 370.73 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 946.37 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/946.37 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 946.37 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 350,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,843.95/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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