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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 956.02 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 956.02 and 272.00 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 956.02 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/956.02 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 956.02 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 260,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,039.15/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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