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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 957.78 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 957.78 and 253.56 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 957.78 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/957.78 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 957.78 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 242,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,854.70/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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