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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.83, 957.77 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.83, 957.77 and 365.10 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.83 : 957.77 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.83/957.77 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.83x = 957.77 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.83x = 349,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,681.83/638.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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