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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 870.73 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 870.73 and 369.11 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 870.73 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/870.73 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 870.73 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 321,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,389.87/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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