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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 957.42 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 957.42 and 382.28 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 957.42 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/957.42 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 957.42 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 366,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,002.52/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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