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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 951.23 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 951.23 and 244.49 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 951.23 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/951.23 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 951.23 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 232,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,560.24/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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