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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 956.34 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 956.34 and 291.11 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 956.34 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/956.34 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 956.34 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 278,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,395.36/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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