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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.21, 959.10 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.21, 959.10 and 350.64 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.21 : 959.10 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.21/959.10 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.21x = 959.10 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.21x = 336,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,298.82/639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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