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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 952.50 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 952.50 and 270 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 952.50 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/952.50 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 952.50 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 257,175
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,175/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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