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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 953.75 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 953.75 and 270.50 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 953.75 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/953.75 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 953.75 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 257,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,985.28/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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