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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.21, 958.04 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.21, 958.04 and 273.23 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.21 : 958.04 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.21/958.04 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.21x = 958.04 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.21x = 261,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,759.11/639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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