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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.88, 955.33 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.88, 955.33 and 271.92 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.88 : 955.33 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.88/955.33 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.88x = 955.33 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.88x = 259,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,776.24/636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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