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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.10, 957.83 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.10, 957.83 and 350.20 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.10 : 957.83 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.10/957.83 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.10x = 957.83 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.10x = 335,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,430.55/639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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