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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.98, 958.53 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.98, 958.53 and 273.76 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.98 : 958.53 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.98/958.53 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.98x = 958.53 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.98x = 262,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,407.17/638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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