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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 959.33 and 346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 959.33 and 346.81 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 959.33 = 346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/959.33 = 346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 959.33 × 346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 332,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,705.24/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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