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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.89, 870.51 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.89, 870.51 and 368.84 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.89 : 870.51 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.89/870.51 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.89x = 870.51 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.89x = 321,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,078.91/630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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