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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.66, 957.78 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.66, 957.78 and 365.52 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.66 : 957.78 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.66/957.78 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.66x = 957.78 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.66x = 350,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,087.75/639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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