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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 955.68 and 363.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 955.68 and 363.97 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 955.68 = 363.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/955.68 = 363.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 955.68 × 363.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 347,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,838.85/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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