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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.24, 958.85 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.24, 958.85 and 273.79 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.24 : 958.85 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.24/958.85 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.24x = 958.85 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.24x = 262,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,518.75/639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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