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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 953.50 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 953.50 and 270.36 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 953.50 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/953.50 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 953.50 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 257,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,788.26/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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