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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 953.10 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 953.10 and 250.38 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 953.10 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/953.10 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 953.10 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 238,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,637.18/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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