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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 957.98 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 957.98 and 273.41 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 957.98 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/957.98 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 957.98 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 261,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,921.31/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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