Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 955.90 and 272.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636.96, 955.90 and 272.01 is: 408.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636.96 : 955.90 = 272.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636.96/955.90 = 272.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636.96x = 955.90 × 272.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636.96x = 260,012.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,012.91/636.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408.21
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