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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 952.61 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 952.61 and 270.11 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 952.61 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/952.61 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 952.61 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 257,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,303.37/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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