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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.43, 958.29 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.43, 958.29 and 365.29 is: 547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.43 : 958.29 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.43/958.29 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.43x = 958.29 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.43x = 350,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,053.75/639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.45

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