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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.83, 958.52 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.83, 958.52 and 349.93 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.83 : 958.52 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.83/958.52 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.83x = 958.52 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.83x = 335,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,410.76/638.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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