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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 956.49 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 956.49 and 363.95 is: 545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 956.49 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/956.49 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 956.49 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 348,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,107.93/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.04

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