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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 955.73 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 955.73 and 272.17 is: 408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 955.73 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/955.73 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 955.73 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 260,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,121.03/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.27

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