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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.61, 959.38 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.61, 959.38 and 249.70 is: 374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.61 : 959.38 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.61/959.38 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.61x = 959.38 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.61x = 239,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,557.19/639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.54

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