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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.64, 951.56 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.64, 951.56 and 244.64 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.64 : 951.56 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.64/951.56 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.64x = 951.56 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.64x = 232,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,789.64/634.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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