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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.75, 954.03 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.75, 954.03 and 251 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 954.03 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/954.03 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 954.03 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 239,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,461.53/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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