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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.35, 953.28 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.35, 953.28 and 270.13 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.35 : 953.28 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.35/953.28 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.35x = 953.28 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.35x = 257,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,509.53/635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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