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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 956.10 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 956.10 and 272.40 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 956.10 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/956.10 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 956.10 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 260,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,441.64/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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