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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.58, 958.68 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.58, 958.68 and 365.08 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.58 : 958.68 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.58/958.68 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.58x = 958.68 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.58x = 349,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,988.28/639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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