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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.63 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.63 and 271.63 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.63 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.63 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.63 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 259,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,577.78/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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