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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 953.12 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 953.12 and 270.28 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 953.12 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/953.12 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 953.12 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 257,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,609.27/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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