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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.31, 959.30 and 365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.31, 959.30 and 365.59 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.31 : 959.30 = 365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.31/959.30 = 365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.31x = 959.30 × 365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.31x = 350,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,710.49/639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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