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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.39, 958.68 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.39, 958.68 and 351.03 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.39 : 958.68 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.39/958.68 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.39x = 958.68 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.39x = 336,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,525.44/639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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