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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 952.07 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 952.07 and 244.57 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 952.07 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/952.07 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 952.07 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 232,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,846.54/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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