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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.63, 957.27 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.63, 957.27 and 268.64 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 957.27 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/957.27 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 957.27 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 257,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,162.00/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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