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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.38, 952.90 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.38, 952.90 and 270.41 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.38 : 952.90 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.38/952.90 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.38x = 952.90 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.38x = 257,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,668.25/635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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