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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.72, 957.20 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.72, 957.20 and 349.60 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.72 : 957.20 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.72/957.20 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.72x = 957.20 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.72x = 334,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,637.12/638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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