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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.41, 951.69 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.41, 951.69 and 244.32 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.41 : 951.69 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.41/951.69 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.41x = 951.69 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.41x = 232,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,516.90/634.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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