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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 954.96 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 954.96 and 252 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 954.96 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/954.96 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 954.96 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 240,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,649.92/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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