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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.50, 956.94 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.50, 956.94 and 350.14 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.50 : 956.94 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.50/956.94 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.50x = 956.94 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.50x = 335,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,062.97/638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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