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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 953.27 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 953.27 and 270.34 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 953.27 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/953.27 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 953.27 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 257,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,704.29/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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