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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 953.11 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 953.11 and 251.29 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 953.11 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/953.11 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 953.11 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 239,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,507.01/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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