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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.64, 955.84 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.64, 955.84 and 272.64 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.64 : 955.84 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.64/955.84 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.64x = 955.84 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.64x = 260,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,600.22/637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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