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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.19, 954.28 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.19, 954.28 and 251.44 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.19 : 954.28 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.19/954.28 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.19x = 954.28 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.19x = 239,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,942.09/636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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