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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.53, 959.39 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.53, 959.39 and 396.32 is: 594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.53 : 959.39 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.53/959.39 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.53x = 959.39 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.53x = 380,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,223.46/639.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.54

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