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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.73, 957.07 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.73, 957.07 and 272.77 is: 409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.73 : 957.07 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.73/957.07 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.73x = 957.07 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.73x = 261,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,057.93/637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.36

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