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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.37, 956.05 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.37, 956.05 and 272.11 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.37 : 956.05 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.37/956.05 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.37x = 956.05 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.37x = 260,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,151.02/637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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