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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 953.35 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 953.35 and 270.32 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 953.35 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/953.35 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 953.35 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 257,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,704.13/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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