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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 952.80 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 952.80 and 250.72 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 952.80 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/952.80 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 952.80 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 238,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,886.02/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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