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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.71, 959.52 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.71, 959.52 and 249.64 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.71 : 959.52 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.71/959.52 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.71x = 959.52 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.71x = 239,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,535.63/639.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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