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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 956.16 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 956.16 and 271.98 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 956.16 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/956.16 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 956.16 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 260,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,056.40/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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