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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.15, 950.99 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.15, 950.99 and 243.95 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.15 : 950.99 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.15/950.99 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.15x = 950.99 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.15x = 231,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988.04/634.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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