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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 955.04 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 955.04 and 271.23 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 955.04 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/955.04 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 955.04 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 259,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,035.50/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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