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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 953.88 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 953.88 and 246.20 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 953.88 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/953.88 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 953.88 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 234,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,840.49/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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