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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 957.33 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 957.33 and 365 is: 547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 957.33 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/957.33 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 957.33 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 349,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,425.45/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.02

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