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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 955.14 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 955.14 and 271.56 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 955.14 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/955.14 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 955.14 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 259,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,377.82/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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