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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 958.77 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 958.77 and 273.65 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 958.77 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/958.77 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 958.77 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 262,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,366.04/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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