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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 956.76 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 956.76 and 253.20 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 956.76 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/956.76 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 956.76 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 242,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,251.63/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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