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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 956.70 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 956.70 and 349.50 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 956.70 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/956.70 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 956.70 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 334,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,366.65/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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