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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 952.82 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 952.82 and 270.64 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 952.82 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/952.82 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 952.82 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 257,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,871.20/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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