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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.51, 957.96 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.51, 957.96 and 349.88 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.51 : 957.96 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.51/957.96 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.51x = 957.96 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.51x = 335,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,166.26/638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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