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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.35, 957.67 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.35, 957.67 and 273.24 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.35 : 957.67 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.35/957.67 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.35x = 957.67 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.35x = 261,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,674.60/638.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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