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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 957.83 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 957.83 and 273.51 is: 409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 957.83 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/957.83 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 957.83 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 261,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,974.72/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.92

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