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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 955.70 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 955.70 and 395.24 is: 591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 955.70 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/955.70 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 955.70 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 377,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,730.87/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.57

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