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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 957.08 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 957.08 and 363.99 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 957.08 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/957.08 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 957.08 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 348,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,372.05/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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