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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 954.15 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 954.15 and 251.35 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 954.15 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/954.15 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 954.15 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 239,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,823.22/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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