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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 958.13 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 958.13 and 365.54 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 958.13 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/958.13 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 958.13 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 350,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,230.05/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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