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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 953.94 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 953.94 and 270.72 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 953.94 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/953.94 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 953.94 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 258,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,250.64/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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