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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.63, 956.52 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.63, 956.52 and 272.36 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.63 : 956.52 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.63/956.52 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.63x = 956.52 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.63x = 260,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,520.18/637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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