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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 958.08 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 958.08 and 365.22 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 958.08 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/958.08 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 958.08 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 349,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,909.98/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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