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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 956.67 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 956.67 and 272.58 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 956.67 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/956.67 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 956.67 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 260,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,769.11/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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