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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.90, 956.90 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.90, 956.90 and 272.70 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.90 : 956.90 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.90/956.90 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.90x = 956.90 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.90x = 260,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,947.31/637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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