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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.24, 953.02 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.24, 953.02 and 250.52 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.24 : 953.02 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.24/953.02 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.24x = 953.02 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.24x = 238,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,750.57/635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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