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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.06, 950.55 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.06, 950.55 and 258.87 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.06 : 950.55 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.06/950.55 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.06x = 950.55 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.06x = 246,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,068.88/634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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