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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.10, 957.63 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.10, 957.63 and 273.15 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.10 : 957.63 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.10/957.63 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.10x = 957.63 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.10x = 261,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,576.63/638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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