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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.88, 956.81 and 272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.88, 956.81 and 272.69 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 956.81 = 272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/956.81 = 272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 956.81 × 272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 260,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,914.70/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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