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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 957.96 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 957.96 and 292.16 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 957.96 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/957.96 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 957.96 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 279,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,877.59/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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