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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 959.58 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 959.58 and 249.84 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 959.58 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/959.58 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 959.58 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 239,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,741.47/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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