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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 957.12 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 957.12 and 253.44 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 957.12 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/957.12 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 957.12 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 242,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,572.49/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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