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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.46, 951.87 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.46, 951.87 and 249.98 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.46 : 951.87 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.46/951.87 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.46x = 951.87 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.46x = 237,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,948.46/634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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