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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 959 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 959 and 364.60 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 959 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/959 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 959 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 349,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,651.40/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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