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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.43, 956.30 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.43, 956.30 and 272.22 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.43 : 956.30 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.43/956.30 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.43x = 956.30 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.43x = 260,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,322.62/637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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