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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.65, 956.97 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.65, 956.97 and 272.67 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.65 : 956.97 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.65/956.97 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.65x = 956.97 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.65x = 260,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,937.01/637.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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