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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 951.06 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 951.06 and 249.38 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 951.06 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/951.06 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 951.06 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 237,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,175.34/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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