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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.03, 956.12 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.03, 956.12 and 363.54 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.03 : 956.12 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.03/956.12 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.03x = 956.12 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.03x = 347,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,587.86/638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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