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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.59, 958.18 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.59, 958.18 and 379.11 is: 568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.59 : 958.18 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.59/958.18 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.59x = 958.18 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.59x = 363,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,255.62/638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.84

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