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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.31, 951.50 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.31, 951.50 and 244.35 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.31 : 951.50 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.31/951.50 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.31x = 951.50 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.31x = 232,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,494.27/634.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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