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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 955.55 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 955.55 and 252.28 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 955.55 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/955.55 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 955.55 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 241,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,066.56/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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