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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 959.84 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 959.84 and 249.89 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 959.84 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/959.84 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 959.84 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 239,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,849.31/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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