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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 957.32 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 957.32 and 291.54 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 957.32 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/957.32 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 957.32 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 279,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,095.62/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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