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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 957.57 and 205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 957.57 and 205.57 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 957.57 = 205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/957.57 = 205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 957.57 × 205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 196,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,847.66/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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