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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 955.82 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 955.82 and 272.04 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 955.82 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/955.82 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 955.82 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 260,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,021.27/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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