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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.99, 957.12 and 272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.99, 957.12 and 272.83 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.99 : 957.12 = 272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.99/957.12 = 272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.99x = 957.12 × 272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.99x = 261,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,131.05/637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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