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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 955.90 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 955.90 and 252.50 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 955.90 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/955.90 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 955.90 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 241,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,364.75/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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