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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.54, 957.60 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.54, 957.60 and 273.10 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.54 : 957.60 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.54/957.60 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.54x = 957.60 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.54x = 261,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,520.56/638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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