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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.71, 959.97 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.71, 959.97 and 365.99 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.71 : 959.97 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.71/959.97 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.71x = 959.97 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.71x = 351,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,339.42/639.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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