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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 955.08 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 955.08 and 252.24 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 955.08 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/955.08 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 955.08 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 240,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,909.38/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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