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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 956.14 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 956.14 and 252.60 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 956.14 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/956.14 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 956.14 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 241,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,520.96/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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