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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.21, 953.54 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.21, 953.54 and 270.23 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.21 : 953.54 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.21/953.54 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.21x = 953.54 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.21x = 257,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,670.01/636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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