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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 870.58 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 870.58 and 365.29 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 870.58 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/870.58 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 870.58 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 318,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,012.45/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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