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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.40, 956.68 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.40, 956.68 and 363.92 is: 545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.40 : 956.68 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.40/956.68 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.40x = 956.68 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.40x = 348,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,149.29/638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.34

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