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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 952.53 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 952.53 and 250.18 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 952.53 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/952.53 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 952.53 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 238,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,303.96/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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