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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 955.54 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 955.54 and 271.72 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 955.54 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/955.54 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 955.54 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 259,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,639.33/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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