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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 958.59 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 958.59 and 200.33 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 958.59 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/958.59 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 958.59 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 192,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,034.33/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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