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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.03, 957.25 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.03, 957.25 and 377.98 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.03 : 957.25 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.03/957.25 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.03x = 957.25 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.03x = 361,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,821.36/638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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