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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 959.92 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 959.92 and 382.64 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 959.92 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/959.92 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 959.92 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 367,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,303.79/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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