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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 870.68 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 870.68 and 365.37 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 870.68 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/870.68 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 870.68 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 318,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,118.52/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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