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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.28 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.28 and 251.10 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.28 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.28 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.28 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 239,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,368.61/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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