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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 954.90 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 954.90 and 246.90 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 954.90 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/954.90 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 954.90 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 235,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,764.81/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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