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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 958.88 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 958.88 and 365.48 is: 548.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 958.88 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/958.88 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 958.88 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 350,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,451.46/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.37

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