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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.68, 957.96 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.68, 957.96 and 273.40 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.68 : 957.96 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.68/957.96 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.68x = 957.96 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.68x = 261,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,906.26/638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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