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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 952.80 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 952.80 and 250.56 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 952.80 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/952.80 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 952.80 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 238,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,733.57/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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