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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 958.36 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 958.36 and 273.60 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 958.36 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/958.36 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 958.36 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 262,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,207.30/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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