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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 953.67 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 953.67 and 246.15 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 953.67 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/953.67 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 953.67 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 234,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,745.87/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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