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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.15, 953.98 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.15, 953.98 and 245.95 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.15 : 953.98 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.15/953.98 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.15x = 953.98 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.15x = 234,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,631.38/636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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