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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.04, 954.06 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.04, 954.06 and 270.73 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.04 : 954.06 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.04/954.06 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.04x = 954.06 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.04x = 258,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,292.66/636.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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