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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 958.25 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 958.25 and 273.67 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 958.25 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/958.25 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 958.25 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 262,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,239.49/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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