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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.51, 958.51 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.51, 958.51 and 365.79 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.51 : 958.51 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.51/958.51 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.51x = 958.51 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.51x = 350,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,611.54/639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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