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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 958.68 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 958.68 and 249.23 is: 373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 958.68 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/958.68 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 958.68 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 238,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,931.82/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.75

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