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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 958.29 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 958.29 and 273.76 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 958.29 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/958.29 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 958.29 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 262,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,341.47/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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