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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.80, 955.46 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.80, 955.46 and 246.89 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.80 : 955.46 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.80/955.46 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.80x = 955.46 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.80x = 235,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,894.67/636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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