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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.08, 951.14 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.08, 951.14 and 249.44 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.08 : 951.14 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.08/951.14 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.08x = 951.14 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.08x = 237,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,252.36/634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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