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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.90, 958.74 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.90, 958.74 and 350.54 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.90 : 958.74 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.90/958.74 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.90x = 958.74 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.90x = 336,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,076.72/638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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