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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.27, 954.54 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.27, 954.54 and 251.25 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.27 : 954.54 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.27/954.54 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.27x = 954.54 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.27x = 239,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,828.18/636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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