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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 957.15 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 957.15 and 253.26 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 957.15 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/957.15 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 957.15 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 242,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,407.81/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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