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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.24, 956.22 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.24, 956.22 and 271.99 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.24 : 956.22 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.24/956.22 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.24x = 956.22 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.24x = 260,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,082.28/637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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