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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 951.82 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 951.82 and 270.02 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 951.82 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/951.82 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 951.82 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 257,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,010.44/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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