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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.24, 958.28 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.24, 958.28 and 394.03 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.24 : 958.28 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.24/958.28 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.24x = 958.28 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.24x = 377,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,586.70/638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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