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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 958.56 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 958.56 and 273.88 is: 410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 958.56 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/958.56 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 958.56 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 262,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,530.41/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.65

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