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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 957.02 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 957.02 and 346.10 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 957.02 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/957.02 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 957.02 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 331,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,224.62/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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