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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.91, 951.92 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.91, 951.92 and 244.58 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.91 : 951.92 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.91/951.92 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.91x = 951.92 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.91x = 232,821.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,821.75/634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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