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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 958.67 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 958.67 and 365.07 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 958.67 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/958.67 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 958.67 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 349,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,986.16/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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