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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.77, 956.10 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.77, 956.10 and 360.38 is: 539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.77 : 956.10 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.77/956.10 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.77x = 956.10 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.77x = 344,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,552.74/638.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.40

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