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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 953.40 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 953.40 and 250.76 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 953.40 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/953.40 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 953.40 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 239,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,074.58/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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