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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 955.53 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 955.53 and 272.25 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 955.53 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/955.53 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 955.53 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 260,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,143.04/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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