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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.62, 956.98 and 365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.62, 956.98 and 365.84 is: 547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.62 : 956.98 = 365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.62/956.98 = 365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.62x = 956.98 × 365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.62x = 350,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,101.56/639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.36

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