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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.22, 958.92 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.22, 958.92 and 346.62 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.22 : 958.92 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.22/958.92 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.22x = 958.92 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.22x = 332,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,380.85/639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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