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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.06, 957.22 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.06, 957.22 and 291.50 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.06 : 957.22 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.06/957.22 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.06x = 957.22 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.06x = 279,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,029.63/638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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