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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.76, 959.72 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.76, 959.72 and 249.76 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.76 : 959.72 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.76/959.72 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.76x = 959.72 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.76x = 239,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,699.67/639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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