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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 957.28 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 957.28 and 253.28 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 957.28 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/957.28 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 957.28 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 242,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,459.88/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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