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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 957.98 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 957.98 and 254 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 957.98 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/957.98 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 957.98 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 243,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,326.92/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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