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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 957.01 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 957.01 and 291.94 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 957.01 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/957.01 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 957.01 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 279,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,389.50/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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