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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 956.21 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 956.21 and 252.72 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 956.21 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/956.21 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 956.21 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 241,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,652.13/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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