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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.37, 952.20 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.37, 952.20 and 270.06 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.37 : 952.20 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.37/952.20 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.37x = 952.20 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.37x = 257,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,151.13/635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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