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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 957.46 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 957.46 and 273.50 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 957.46 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/957.46 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 957.46 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 261,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,865.31/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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