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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.97, 956.75 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.97, 956.75 and 272.66 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.97 : 956.75 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.97/956.75 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.97x = 956.75 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.97x = 260,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,870.53/637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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