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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.88, 958.52 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.88, 958.52 and 395.72 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.88 : 958.52 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.88/958.52 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.88x = 958.52 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.88x = 379,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,305.53/638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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