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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 956.43 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 956.43 and 272.34 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 956.43 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/956.43 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 956.43 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 260,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,474.15/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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