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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 955.48 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 955.48 and 364.84 is: 545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 955.48 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/955.48 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 955.48 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 348,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,597.32/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.86

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