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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.93, 957.61 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.93, 957.61 and 346.59 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.93 : 957.61 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.93/957.61 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.93x = 957.61 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.93x = 331,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,898.05/638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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