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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.41, 951.62 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.41, 951.62 and 239.17 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.41 : 951.62 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.41/951.62 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.41x = 951.62 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.41x = 227,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,593.00/634.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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