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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.84, 956.88 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.84, 956.88 and 253.12 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.84 : 956.88 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.84/956.88 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.84x = 956.88 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.84x = 242,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,205.47/637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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