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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 953.28 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 953.28 and 270.24 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 953.28 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/953.28 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 953.28 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 257,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,614.39/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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