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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.03, 957.05 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.03, 957.05 and 253.28 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.03 : 957.05 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.03/957.05 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.03x = 957.05 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.03x = 242,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,401.62/638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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