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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.41, 953.90 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.41, 953.90 and 271.01 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.41 : 953.90 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.41/953.90 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.41x = 953.90 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.41x = 258,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,518.48/636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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