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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.00, 956.33 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.00, 956.33 and 363.50 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.00 : 956.33 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.00/956.33 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.00x = 956.33 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.00x = 347,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,626.53/638.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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