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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 951.99 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 951.99 and 250.02 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 951.99 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/951.99 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 951.99 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 238,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,016.54/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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