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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.30 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.30 and 246.53 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 954.30 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/954.30 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 954.30 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 235,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,258.81/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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