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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.41, 954.69 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.41, 954.69 and 246.32 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.41 : 954.69 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.41/954.69 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.41x = 954.69 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.41x = 235,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,159.24/636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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