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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 957.02 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 957.02 and 272.50 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 957.02 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/957.02 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 957.02 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 260,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,784.19/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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