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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 958.23 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 958.23 and 349.74 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 958.23 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/958.23 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 958.23 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 335,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,131.36/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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