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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.61, 957.07 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.61, 957.07 and 379.70 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.61 : 957.07 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.61/957.07 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.61x = 957.07 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.61x = 363,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,402.00/639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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