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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 953.15 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 953.15 and 270.27 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 953.15 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/953.15 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 953.15 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 257,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,606.50/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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