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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 958.50 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 958.50 and 364.32 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 958.50 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/958.50 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 958.50 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 349,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,200.72/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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