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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.43, 955.73 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.43, 955.73 and 272.12 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.43 : 955.73 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.43/955.73 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.43x = 955.73 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.43x = 260,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,073.25/637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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