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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.83, 870.59 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.83, 870.59 and 365.33 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.83 : 870.59 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.83/870.59 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.83x = 870.59 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.83x = 318,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,046.47/630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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