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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 955.80 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 955.80 and 329.13 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 955.80 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/955.80 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 955.80 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 314,582.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,582.45/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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