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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.95, 957.51 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.95, 957.51 and 273.64 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.95 : 957.51 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.95/957.51 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.95x = 957.51 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.95x = 262,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,013.04/638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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