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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.51, 958.86 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.51, 958.86 and 365.46 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.51 : 958.86 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.51/958.86 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.51x = 958.86 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.51x = 350,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,424.98/639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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