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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 958.16 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 958.16 and 542.64 is: 814.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 958.16 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/958.16 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 958.16 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 519,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,935.94/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.64

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