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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 955.59 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 955.59 and 271.83 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 955.59 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/955.59 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 955.59 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 259,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,758.03/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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