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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 953.14 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 953.14 and 270.25 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 953.14 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/953.14 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 953.14 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 257,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,581.32/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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