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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.17, 957.33 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.17, 957.33 and 535.20 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.17 : 957.33 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.17/957.33 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.17x = 957.33 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.17x = 512,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,363.02/638.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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