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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 957.45 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 957.45 and 273.27 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 957.45 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/957.45 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 957.45 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 261,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,646.98/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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