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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.50, 957.76 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.50, 957.76 and 296.50 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.50 : 957.76 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.50/957.76 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.50x = 957.76 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.50x = 283,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,975.84/638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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