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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 958.52 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 958.52 and 273.73 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 958.52 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/958.52 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 958.52 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 262,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,375.68/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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