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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 955.61 and 378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 955.61 and 378.74 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 955.61 = 378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/955.61 = 378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 955.61 × 378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 361,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,927.73/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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