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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 954.38 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 954.38 and 271.04 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 954.38 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/954.38 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 954.38 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 258,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,675.16/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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