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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 954.60 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 954.60 and 364.24 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 954.60 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/954.60 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 954.60 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 347,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,703.50/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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