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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.39, 957.86 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.39, 957.86 and 349.49 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.39 : 957.86 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.39/957.86 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.39x = 957.86 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.39x = 334,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,762.49/638.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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