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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 957.28 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 957.28 and 253.68 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 957.28 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/957.28 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 957.28 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 242,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,842.79/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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