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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 957.57 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 957.57 and 595.24 is: 893.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 957.57 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/957.57 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 957.57 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 569,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,983.97/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.28

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