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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 956.76 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 956.76 and 253 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 956.76 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/956.76 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 956.76 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 242,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,060.28/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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