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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.20, 954.20 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.20, 954.20 and 246.10 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.20 : 954.20 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.20/954.20 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.20x = 954.20 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.20x = 234,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,828.62/636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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