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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.58, 958.16 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.58, 958.16 and 379.10 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.58 : 958.16 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.58/958.16 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.58x = 958.16 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.58x = 363,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,236.41/638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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