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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 955.58 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 955.58 and 271.74 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 955.58 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/955.58 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 955.58 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 259,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,669.31/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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