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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 957 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 957 and 349.60 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 957 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/957 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 957 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 334,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,567.20/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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