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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 955.35 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 955.35 and 534.78 is: 800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 955.35 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/955.35 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 955.35 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 510,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,902.07/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.77

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