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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.95, 961.03 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.95, 961.03 and 381.58 is: 573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.95 : 961.03 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.95/961.03 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.95x = 961.03 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.95x = 366,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,709.83/639.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.03

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