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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 957.31 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 957.31 and 273.51 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 957.31 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/957.31 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 957.31 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 261,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,833.17/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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