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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.89, 870.75 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.89, 870.75 and 368.96 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.89 : 870.75 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.89/870.75 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.89x = 870.75 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.89x = 321,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,267.57/630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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