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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 959.08 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 959.08 and 346.88 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 959.08 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/959.08 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 959.08 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 332,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,680.01/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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