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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.61, 958.28 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.61, 958.28 and 346.12 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.61 : 958.28 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.61/958.28 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.61x = 958.28 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.61x = 331,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,679.87/638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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