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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 955.39 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 955.39 and 252.19 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 955.39 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/955.39 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 955.39 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 240,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,939.80/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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