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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 952.95 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 952.95 and 270.26 is: 405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 952.95 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/952.95 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 952.95 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 257,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,544.27/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.05

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