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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.49 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.49 and 249.18 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.49 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.49 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.49 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 236,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,843.10/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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