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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 959.23 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 959.23 and 249.64 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 959.23 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/959.23 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 959.23 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 239,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,462.18/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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