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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.04, 950.50 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.04, 950.50 and 249 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.04 : 950.50 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.04/950.50 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.04x = 950.50 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.04x = 236,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,674.50/634.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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