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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 955.85 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 955.85 and 394.03 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 955.85 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/955.85 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 955.85 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 376,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,629.22/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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