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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 957.37 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 957.37 and 365.10 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 957.37 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/957.37 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 957.37 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 349,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,529.17/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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