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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 958.03 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 958.03 and 378.92 is: 568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 958.03 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/958.03 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 958.03 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 363,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,016.73/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.24

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