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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 957.09 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 957.09 and 395.06 is: 591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 957.09 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/957.09 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 957.09 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 378,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,107.98/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.92

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