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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.44, 954.90 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.44, 954.90 and 246.53 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.44 : 954.90 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.44/954.90 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.44x = 954.90 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.44x = 235,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,406.72/636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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