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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 958.24 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 958.24 and 292.26 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 958.24 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/958.24 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 958.24 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 280,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,058.35/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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