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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 958.32 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 958.32 and 379.08 is: 568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 958.32 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/958.32 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 958.32 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 363,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,279.95/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.19

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