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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 955.32 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 955.32 and 252.16 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 955.32 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/955.32 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 955.32 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 240,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,893.49/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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