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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 957.78 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 957.78 and 346.61 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 957.78 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/957.78 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 957.78 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 331,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,971.34/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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