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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.62 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.62 and 272.20 is: 408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.62 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.62 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.62 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 260,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,119.76/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.27

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