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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 958.23 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 958.23 and 273.54 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 958.23 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/958.23 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 958.23 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 262,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,114.23/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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