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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 953.76 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 953.76 and 270.66 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 953.76 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/953.76 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 953.76 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 258,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,144.68/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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