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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.54, 957.01 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.54, 957.01 and 346.04 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.54 : 957.01 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.54/957.01 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.54x = 957.01 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.54x = 331,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,163.74/638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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