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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.40, 955.44 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.40, 955.44 and 382.08 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.40 : 955.44 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.40/955.44 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.40x = 955.44 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.40x = 365,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,054.52/638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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