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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 950.77 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 950.77 and 244.17 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 950.77 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/950.77 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 950.77 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 232,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,149.51/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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