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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 953.02 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 953.02 and 250.60 is: 375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 953.02 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/953.02 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 953.02 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 238,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,826.81/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.92

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