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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.70, 955.73 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.70, 955.73 and 267.09 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.70 : 955.73 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.70/955.73 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.70x = 955.73 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.70x = 255,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,268.39/637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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