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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.27, 958.89 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.27, 958.89 and 364.68 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.27 : 958.89 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.27/958.89 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.27x = 958.89 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.27x = 349,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,688.01/639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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