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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.53, 959.52 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.53, 959.52 and 365.85 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.53 : 959.52 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.53/959.52 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.53x = 959.52 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.53x = 351,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,040.39/639.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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