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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 956.82 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 956.82 and 253.28 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 956.82 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/956.82 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 956.82 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 242,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,343.37/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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