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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 958.06 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 958.06 and 378.88 is: 568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 958.06 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/958.06 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 958.06 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 362,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,989.77/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.40

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