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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.87, 958.96 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.87, 958.96 and 347.43 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.87 : 958.96 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.87/958.96 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.87x = 958.96 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.87x = 333,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,171.47/639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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