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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.90, 870.51 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.90, 870.51 and 368.87 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.90 : 870.51 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.90/870.51 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.90x = 870.51 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.90x = 321,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,098.83/630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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