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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955.56 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955.56 and 271.88 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955.56 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955.56 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955.56 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 259,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,797.65/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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