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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.39, 954.15 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.39, 954.15 and 246.08 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.39 : 954.15 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.39/954.15 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.39x = 954.15 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.39x = 234,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,794.06/636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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