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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 955.74 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 955.74 and 363.44 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 955.74 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/955.74 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 955.74 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 347,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,354.15/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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