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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.22, 951.58 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.22, 951.58 and 249.74 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.22 : 951.58 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.22/951.58 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.22x = 951.58 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.22x = 237,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,647.59/634.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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