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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 957.52 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 957.52 and 273.06 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 957.52 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/957.52 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 957.52 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 261,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,460.41/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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