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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 957.11 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 957.11 and 379.74 is: 568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 957.11 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/957.11 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 957.11 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 363,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,452.95/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.25

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