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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 958.88 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 958.88 and 364.66 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 958.88 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/958.88 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 958.88 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 349,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,665.18/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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