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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.95, 958.37 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.95, 958.37 and 243.56 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.95 : 958.37 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.95/958.37 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.95x = 958.37 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.95x = 233,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,414.59/638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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