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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 955.70 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 955.70 and 272.23 is: 408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 955.70 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/955.70 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 955.70 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 260,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,167.48/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.10

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