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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.97 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.97 and 270.77 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.97 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.97 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.97 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 258,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,301.69/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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