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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.16, 954.42 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.16, 954.42 and 271 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.16 : 954.42 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.16/954.42 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.16x = 954.42 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.16x = 258,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,647.82/636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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