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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 956.34 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 956.34 and 290.93 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 956.34 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/956.34 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 956.34 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 278,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,223.21/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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