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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 959 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 959 and 365.56 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 959 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/959 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 959 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 350,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,572.04/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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