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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.61, 958.11 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.61, 958.11 and 273.30 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.61 : 958.11 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.61/958.11 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.61x = 958.11 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.61x = 261,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,851.46/638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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