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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 957.30 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 957.30 and 535.66 is: 803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 957.30 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/957.30 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 957.30 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 512,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,787.32/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.34

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