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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 957.67 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 957.67 and 268.08 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 957.67 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/957.67 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 957.67 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 256,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,729.74/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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