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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 957.18 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 957.18 and 364.84 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 957.18 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/957.18 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 957.18 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 349,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,217.55/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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