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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.25, 958.88 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.25, 958.88 and 254.50 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.25 : 958.88 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.25/958.88 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.25x = 958.88 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.25x = 244,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,034.96/639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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