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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 960.60 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 960.60 and 350.72 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 960.60 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/960.60 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 960.60 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 336,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,901.63/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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