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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 957.39 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 957.39 and 273.13 is: 409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 957.39 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/957.39 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 957.39 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 261,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,491.93/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.81

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