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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 956.31 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 956.31 and 364.32 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 956.31 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/956.31 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 956.31 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 348,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,398.08/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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