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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 958.54 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 958.54 and 249.14 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 958.54 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/958.54 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 958.54 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 238,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,813.36/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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