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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 957.08 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 957.08 and 272.74 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 957.08 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/957.08 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 957.08 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 261,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,034.00/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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