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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.92, 870.66 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.92, 870.66 and 369.09 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.92 : 870.66 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.92/870.66 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.92x = 870.66 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.92x = 321,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,351.90/630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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