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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.16, 955.20 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.16, 955.20 and 271.76 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.16 : 955.20 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.16/955.20 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.16x = 955.20 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.16x = 259,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,585.15/637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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