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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 956.61 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 956.61 and 363.96 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 956.61 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/956.61 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 956.61 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 348,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,167.78/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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