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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 954.51 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 954.51 and 246.51 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 954.51 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/954.51 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 954.51 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 235,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,296.26/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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