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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 957.37 and 291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 957.37 and 291.62 is: 437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 957.37 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/957.37 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 957.37 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 279,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,188.24/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.08

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