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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.37, 959.09 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.37, 959.09 and 273.91 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.37 : 959.09 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.37/959.09 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.37x = 959.09 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.37x = 262,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,704.34/639.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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