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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 957.10 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 957.10 and 346.10 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 957.10 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/957.10 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 957.10 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 331,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,252.31/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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