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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.50 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.50 and 271.07 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 954.50 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/954.50 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 954.50 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 258,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,730.19/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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