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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 957.40 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 957.40 and 292.33 is: 438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 957.40 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/957.40 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 957.40 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 279,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,876.01/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.12

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