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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 958.95 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 958.95 and 366.08 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 958.95 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/958.95 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 958.95 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 351,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,052.42/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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