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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 958.74 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 958.74 and 254.28 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 958.74 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/958.74 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 958.74 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 243,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,788.41/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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