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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 956.76 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 956.76 and 204.96 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 956.76 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/956.76 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 956.76 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 196,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,097.53/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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