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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 958.41 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 958.41 and 273.33 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 958.41 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/958.41 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 958.41 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 261,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,962.21/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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