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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 952.68 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 952.68 and 270.04 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 952.68 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/952.68 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 952.68 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 257,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,261.71/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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