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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 870.58 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 870.58 and 368.88 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 870.58 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/870.58 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 870.58 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 321,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,139.55/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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