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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 956.04 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 956.04 and 272.25 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 956.04 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/956.04 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 956.04 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 260,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,281.89/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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