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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.13, 955.41 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.13, 955.41 and 329.32 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.13 : 955.41 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.13/955.41 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.13x = 955.41 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.13x = 314,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,635.62/638.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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