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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 957.35 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 957.35 and 268.25 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 957.35 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/957.35 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 957.35 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 256,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,803.01/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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