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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.10, 957.36 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.10, 957.36 and 291.16 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.10 : 957.36 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.10/957.36 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.10x = 957.36 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.10x = 278,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,744.94/638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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