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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 957.08 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 957.08 and 267.91 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 957.08 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/957.08 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 957.08 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 256,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,411.30/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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