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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 958.16 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 958.16 and 378.51 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 958.16 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/958.16 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 958.16 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 362,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,674.09/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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