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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.42, 953.94 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.42, 953.94 and 270.66 is: 405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.42 : 953.94 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.42/953.94 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.42x = 953.94 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.42x = 258,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,193.40/636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.70

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