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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.05, 958.66 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.05, 958.66 and 346.52 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.05 : 958.66 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.05/958.66 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.05x = 958.66 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.05x = 332,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,196.39/639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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