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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.53, 955.77 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.53, 955.77 and 272.27 is: 408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.53 : 955.77 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.53/955.77 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.53x = 955.77 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.53x = 260,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,227.50/637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.18

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