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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 957.12 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 957.12 and 272.92 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 957.12 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/957.12 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 957.12 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 261,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,217.19/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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