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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 957.62 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 957.62 and 268.16 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 957.62 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/957.62 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 957.62 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 256,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,795.38/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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