Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.52, 951.24 and 249.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634.52, 951.24 and 249.50 is: 374.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634.52 : 951.24 = 249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634.52/951.24 = 249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634.52x = 951.24 × 249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634.52x = 237,334.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,334.38/634.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.04
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