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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.88, 957.05 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.88, 957.05 and 272.66 is: 409.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.88 : 957.05 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.88/957.05 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.88x = 957.05 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.88x = 260,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,947.89/637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.09

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