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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.73, 956.39 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.73, 956.39 and 272.46 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.73 : 956.39 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.73/956.39 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.73x = 956.39 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.73x = 260,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,576.66/637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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