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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 958.24 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 958.24 and 364.96 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 958.24 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/958.24 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 958.24 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 349,719.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,719.27/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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