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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.73, 958.64 and 511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.73, 958.64 and 511.29 is: 767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.73 : 958.64 = 511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.73/958.64 = 511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.73x = 958.64 × 511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.73x = 490,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,143.05/638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.37

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