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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 954.33 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 954.33 and 251.50 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 954.33 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/954.33 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 954.33 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 240,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,014.00/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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