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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.90, 945.99 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.90, 945.99 and 371.01 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.90 : 945.99 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.90/945.99 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.90x = 945.99 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.90x = 350,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,971.75/630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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