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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.75, 955.32 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.75, 955.32 and 246.87 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.75 : 955.32 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.75/955.32 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.75x = 955.32 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.75x = 235,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,839.85/636.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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