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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.52, 958.50 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.52, 958.50 and 382.56 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.52 : 958.50 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.52/958.50 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.52x = 958.50 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.52x = 366,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,683.76/638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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