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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 958.90 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 958.90 and 249.46 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 958.90 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/958.90 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 958.90 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 239,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,202.40/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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