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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 958.46 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 958.46 and 365 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 958.46 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/958.46 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 958.46 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 349,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,837.90/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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