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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 957.49 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 957.49 and 273.11 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 957.49 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/957.49 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 957.49 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 261,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,495.31/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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