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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.56, 959.34 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.56, 959.34 and 254.84 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.56 : 959.34 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.56/959.34 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.56x = 959.34 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.56x = 244,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,478.21/639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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