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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 959.10 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 959.10 and 379.14 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 959.10 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/959.10 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 959.10 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 363,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,628.38/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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