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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 955.44 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 955.44 and 271.98 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 955.44 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/955.44 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 955.44 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 259,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,860.57/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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