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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.85, 955.08 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.85, 955.08 and 246.83 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.85 : 955.08 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.85/955.08 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.85x = 955.08 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.85x = 235,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,737.89/636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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