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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 956.85 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 956.85 and 253.18 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 956.85 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/956.85 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 956.85 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 242,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,255.28/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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