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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.42, 959.16 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.42, 959.16 and 269.16 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.42 : 959.16 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.42/959.16 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.42x = 959.16 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.42x = 258,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,167.51/639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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