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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.77, 957.48 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.77, 957.48 and 273.35 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.77 : 957.48 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.77/957.48 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.77x = 957.48 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.77x = 261,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,727.16/638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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