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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 958.70 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 958.70 and 273.80 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 958.70 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/958.70 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 958.70 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 262,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,492.06/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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