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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.97, 957.57 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.97, 957.57 and 273.29 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.97 : 957.57 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.97/957.57 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.97x = 957.57 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.97x = 261,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,689.52/638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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