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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 957.75 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 957.75 and 268.02 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 957.75 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/957.75 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 957.75 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 256,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,694.81/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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