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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.03, 953.67 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.03, 953.67 and 270.63 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.03 : 953.67 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.03/953.67 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.03x = 953.67 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.03x = 258,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,091.71/636.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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