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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 954.12 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 954.12 and 270.52 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 954.12 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/954.12 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 954.12 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 258,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,108.54/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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