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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 959.02 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 959.02 and 254.50 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 959.02 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/959.02 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 959.02 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 244,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,070.59/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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