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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 958.48 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 958.48 and 346.51 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 958.48 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/958.48 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 958.48 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 332,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,118.11/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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