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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 953.60 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 953.60 and 270.52 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 953.60 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/953.60 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 953.60 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 257,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,967.87/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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