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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.33, 953.14 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.33, 953.14 and 270.13 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.33 : 953.14 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.33/953.14 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.33x = 953.14 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.33x = 257,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,471.71/635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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