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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 957.32 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 957.32 and 273.05 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 957.32 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/957.32 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 957.32 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 261,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,390.07/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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