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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 958.32 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 958.32 and 396.24 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 958.32 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/958.32 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 958.32 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 379,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,724.72/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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