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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.54, 956.30 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.54, 956.30 and 272.28 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.54 : 956.30 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.54/956.30 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.54x = 956.30 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.54x = 260,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,382.04/637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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