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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.64 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.64 and 251 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.64 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.64 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.64 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 239,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,363.64/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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