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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.54, 953.81 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.54, 953.81 and 270.57 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.54 : 953.81 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.54/953.81 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.54x = 953.81 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.54x = 258,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,075.61/635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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