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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 959.29 and 352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 959.29 and 352.78 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 959.29 = 352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/959.29 = 352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 959.29 × 352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 338,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,415.05/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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