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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 956.08 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 956.08 and 272.08 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 956.08 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/956.08 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 956.08 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 260,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,130.25/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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