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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.74, 954.84 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.74, 954.84 and 246.52 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.74 : 954.84 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.74/954.84 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.74x = 954.84 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.74x = 235,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,384.77/636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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