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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.53, 958.48 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.53, 958.48 and 273.88 is: 410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.53 : 958.48 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.53/958.48 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.53x = 958.48 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.53x = 262,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,508.50/639.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.47

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