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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.90, 953.64 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.90, 953.64 and 270.50 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.90 : 953.64 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.90/953.64 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.90x = 953.64 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.90x = 257,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,954.85/635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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