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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 958.71 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 958.71 and 365.76 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 958.71 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/958.71 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 958.71 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 350,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,657.77/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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