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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.29, 954.35 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.29, 954.35 and 246.12 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.29 : 954.35 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.29/954.35 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.29x = 954.35 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.29x = 234,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,880.74/636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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