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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 958.03 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 958.03 and 379.58 is: 570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 958.03 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/958.03 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 958.03 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 363,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,642.34/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.02

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