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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.02, 950.87 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.02, 950.87 and 243.87 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.02 : 950.87 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.02/950.87 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.02x = 950.87 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.02x = 231,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,888.67/634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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