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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.99, 955.24 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.99, 955.24 and 246.67 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.99 : 955.24 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.99/955.24 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.99x = 955.24 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.99x = 235,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,629.05/636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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