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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.67, 959.66 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.67, 959.66 and 347.37 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.67 : 959.66 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.67/959.66 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.67x = 959.66 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.67x = 333,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,357.09/639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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