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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 954.41 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 954.41 and 246.56 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 954.41 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/954.41 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 954.41 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 235,313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,313.32/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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