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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.44, 958.72 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.44, 958.72 and 350.08 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 958.72 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/958.72 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 958.72 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 335,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,628.70/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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