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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.09, 956.33 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.09, 956.33 and 364.34 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.09 : 956.33 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.09/956.33 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.09x = 956.33 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.09x = 348,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,422.67/638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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