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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 957.42 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 957.42 and 360.66 is: 540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 957.42 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/957.42 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 957.42 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 345,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,303.10/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.99

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