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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.60, 958.52 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.60, 958.52 and 396.24 is: 593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.60 : 958.52 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.60/958.52 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.60x = 958.52 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.60x = 379,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,803.96/639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.81

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