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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 955.32 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 955.32 and 535.76 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 955.32 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/955.32 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 955.32 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 511,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,822.24/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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