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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 956.22 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 956.22 and 272.26 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 956.22 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/956.22 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 956.22 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 260,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,340.46/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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