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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 959.20 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 959.20 and 254.56 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 959.20 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/959.20 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 959.20 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 244,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,173.95/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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