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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 958.98 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 958.98 and 350.84 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 958.98 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/958.98 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 958.98 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 336,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,448.54/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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