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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.95, 955.66 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.95, 955.66 and 246.97 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.95 : 955.66 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.95/955.66 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.95x = 955.66 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.95x = 236,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,016.34/636.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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