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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 950.72 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 950.72 and 244.08 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 950.72 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/950.72 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 950.72 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 232,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,051.74/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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