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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.27, 955.36 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.27, 955.36 and 252.25 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.27 : 955.36 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.27/955.36 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.27x = 955.36 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.27x = 240,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,989.56/637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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