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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.99, 958.31 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.99, 958.31 and 273.69 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.99 : 958.31 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.99/958.31 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.99x = 958.31 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.99x = 262,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,280.10/638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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