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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.39, 950.72 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.39, 950.72 and 244.03 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.39 : 950.72 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.39/950.72 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.39x = 950.72 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.39x = 232,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,004.20/634.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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