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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 958.71 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 958.71 and 249.14 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 958.71 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/958.71 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 958.71 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 238,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,853.01/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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