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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.54, 956.52 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.54, 956.52 and 272.34 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.54 : 956.52 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.54/956.52 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.54x = 956.52 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.54x = 260,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,498.66/637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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