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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.99, 870.77 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.99, 870.77 and 369.16 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.99 : 870.77 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.99/870.77 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.99x = 870.77 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.99x = 321,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,452.20/630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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