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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 955.50 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 955.50 and 271.70 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 955.50 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/955.50 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 955.50 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 259,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,604.57/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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