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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 956.50 and 540.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 956.50 and 540.37 is: 809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 956.50 = 540.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/956.50 = 540.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 956.50 × 540.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 516,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,863.91/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.71

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