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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.27, 953.86 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.27, 953.86 and 251.79 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.27 : 953.86 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.27/953.86 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.27x = 953.86 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.27x = 240,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,172.41/636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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