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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 870.72 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 870.72 and 365.44 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 870.72 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/870.72 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 870.72 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 318,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,195.92/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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