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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 958.10 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 958.10 and 379.35 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 958.10 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/958.10 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 958.10 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 363,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,453.34/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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