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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 958.40 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 958.40 and 292.12 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 958.40 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/958.40 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 958.40 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 279,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,961.56/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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