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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 956.07 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 956.07 and 272.07 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 956.07 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/956.07 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 956.07 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 260,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,117.96/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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