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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 959.40 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 959.40 and 365.36 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 959.40 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/959.40 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 959.40 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 350,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,526.38/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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