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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.27, 957.42 and 530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.27, 957.42 and 530.81 is: 796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.27 : 957.42 = 530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.27/957.42 = 530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.27x = 957.42 × 530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.27x = 508,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,208.11/638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.23

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