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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.69, 957.92 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.69, 957.92 and 365.31 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.69 : 957.92 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.69/957.92 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.69x = 957.92 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.69x = 349,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,931.14/639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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