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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 958.65 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 958.65 and 365.32 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 958.65 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/958.65 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 958.65 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 350,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,209.79/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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