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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.14, 956.90 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.14, 956.90 and 267.88 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.14 : 956.90 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.14/956.90 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.14x = 956.90 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.14x = 256,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,334.37/638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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