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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 957.54 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 957.54 and 273.25 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 957.54 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/957.54 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 957.54 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 261,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,647.81/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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