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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 958.49 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 958.49 and 379.31 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 958.49 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/958.49 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 958.49 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 363,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,564.84/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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