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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 953.79 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 953.79 and 270.77 is: 405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 953.79 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/953.79 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 953.79 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 258,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,252.95/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.79

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