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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 952.48 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 952.48 and 250.24 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 952.48 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/952.48 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 952.48 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 238,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,348.60/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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