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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 957.23 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 957.23 and 363.67 is: 545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 957.23 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/957.23 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 957.23 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 348,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,111.05/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.49

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