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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.47, 954.71 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.47, 954.71 and 251.72 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.47 : 954.71 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.47/954.71 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.47x = 954.71 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.47x = 240,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,318.09/636.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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