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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.56, 958.16 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.56, 958.16 and 378.55 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.56 : 958.16 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.56/958.16 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.56x = 958.16 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.56x = 362,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,711.47/638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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