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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.25, 952.32 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.25, 952.32 and 270.30 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.25 : 952.32 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.25/952.32 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.25x = 952.32 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.25x = 257,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,412.10/635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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