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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.53, 957.12 and 364.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.53, 957.12 and 364.03 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.53 : 957.12 = 364.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.53/957.12 = 364.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.53x = 957.12 × 364.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.53x = 348,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,420.22/638.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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