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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 958.08 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 958.08 and 366.48 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 958.08 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/958.08 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 958.08 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 351,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,117.16/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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