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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 870.70 and 368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 870.70 and 368.90 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 870.70 = 368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/870.70 = 368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 870.70 × 368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 321,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,201.23/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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