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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.75, 959.85 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.75, 959.85 and 366.07 is: 549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.75 : 959.85 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.75/959.85 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.75x = 959.85 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.75x = 351,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,368.97/639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.23

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