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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.73, 958.09 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.73, 958.09 and 360.96 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.73 : 958.09 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.73/958.09 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.73x = 958.09 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.73x = 345,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,830.82/638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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