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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 955.99 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 955.99 and 271.85 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 955.99 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/955.99 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 955.99 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 259,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,885.88/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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