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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.66, 955.88 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.66, 955.88 and 272.55 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.66 : 955.88 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.66/955.88 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.66x = 955.88 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.66x = 260,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,525.09/637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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