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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 958.38 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 958.38 and 249.57 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 958.38 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/958.38 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 958.38 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 239,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,182.90/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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