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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.29, 954.26 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.29, 954.26 and 246.33 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.29 : 954.26 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.29/954.26 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.29x = 954.26 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.29x = 235,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,062.87/636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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