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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 955.92 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 955.92 and 509.52 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 955.92 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/955.92 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 955.92 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 487,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,060.36/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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