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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 957.36 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 957.36 and 345.44 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 957.36 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/957.36 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 957.36 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 330,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,710.44/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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