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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 958.62 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 958.62 and 249.18 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 958.62 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/958.62 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 958.62 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 238,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,871.59/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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