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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 958.50 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 958.50 and 396.36 is: 594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 958.50 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/958.50 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 958.50 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 379,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,911.06/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.04

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