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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 953.34 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 953.34 and 270.70 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 953.34 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/953.34 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 953.34 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 258,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,069.14/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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