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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 957.80 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 957.80 and 365.06 is: 547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 957.80 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/957.80 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 957.80 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 349,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,654.47/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.33

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