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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.24, 957.93 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.24, 957.93 and 346.50 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.24 : 957.93 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.24/957.93 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.24x = 957.93 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.24x = 331,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,922.75/639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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