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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 955.76 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 955.76 and 252.48 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 955.76 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/955.76 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 955.76 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 241,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,310.28/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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