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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.58, 959.49 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.58, 959.49 and 350.22 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.58 : 959.49 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.58/959.49 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.58x = 959.49 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.58x = 336,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,032.59/638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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