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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 958.55 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 958.55 and 379.36 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 958.55 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/958.55 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 958.55 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 363,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,635.53/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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