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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 959.74 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 959.74 and 249.94 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 959.74 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/959.74 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 959.74 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 239,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,872.62/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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