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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.72, 957.96 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.72, 957.96 and 365.12 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.72 : 957.96 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.72/957.96 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.72x = 957.96 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.72x = 349,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,770.36/638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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