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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.98, 955.36 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.98, 955.36 and 271.71 is: 407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.98 : 955.36 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.98/955.36 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.98x = 955.36 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.98x = 259,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,580.19/636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.52

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