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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.69, 954.89 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.69, 954.89 and 246.56 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.69 : 954.89 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.69/954.89 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.69x = 954.89 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.69x = 235,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,431.67/636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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