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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.78, 951.92 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.78, 951.92 and 244.57 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.78 : 951.92 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.78/951.92 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.78x = 951.92 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.78x = 232,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,809.31/634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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