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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 952.65 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 952.65 and 270.33 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 952.65 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/952.65 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 952.65 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 257,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,529.87/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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