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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.19, 952.34 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.19, 952.34 and 244.87 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.19 : 952.34 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.19/952.34 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.19x = 952.34 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.19x = 233,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,199.50/635.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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