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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 957.60 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 957.60 and 291.92 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 957.60 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/957.60 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 957.60 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 279,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,542.59/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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