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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 954.24 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 954.24 and 270.68 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 954.24 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/954.24 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 954.24 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 258,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,293.68/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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