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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 955.76 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 955.76 and 500.32 is: 749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 955.76 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/955.76 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 955.76 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 478,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,185.84/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.51

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