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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.89, 955.52 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.89, 955.52 and 271.49 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.89 : 955.52 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.89/955.52 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.89x = 955.52 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.89x = 259,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,414.12/636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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