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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 951.62 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 951.62 and 250.29 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 951.62 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/951.62 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 951.62 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 238,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,179.72/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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