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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.68, 955.35 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.68, 955.35 and 271.77 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.68 : 955.35 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.68/955.35 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.68x = 955.35 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.68x = 259,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,635.47/636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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