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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 870.96 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 870.96 and 368.88 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 870.96 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/870.96 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 870.96 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 321,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,279.72/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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