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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.82, 956.22 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.82, 956.22 and 272.35 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.82 : 956.22 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.82/956.22 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.82x = 956.22 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.82x = 260,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,426.52/637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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