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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.24, 955.91 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.24, 955.91 and 272.03 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.24 : 955.91 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.24/955.91 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.24x = 955.91 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.24x = 260,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,039.27/637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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