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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.53, 952.75 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.53, 952.75 and 270.49 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.53 : 952.75 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.53/952.75 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.53x = 952.75 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.53x = 257,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,709.35/635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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