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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.76, 955.20 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.76, 955.20 and 246.95 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.76 : 955.20 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.76/955.20 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.76x = 955.20 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.76x = 235,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,886.37/636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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